« The Death of Fafnir », 1882

by Howard Pyle (american artist, 1853-1911)
Illustration for "The Story of Siegfried" by James Baldwin, New York Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1899

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When painting pirates, prominent Victorian artist Howard Pyle relied a lot on his imagination as few authentic images were available. He was especially inspired by Romani clothing. Thanks to Pyle, pirates are often envisioned with colorful kerchiefs, sashes, and other adornments.

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« In The Valley Of The Shadows », 1902

by Howard Pyle (american artist, 1853-1911)
Illustration for "The Travels Of The Soul", The Century Magazine, dec. 1902

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Sir Percival was one of King Arthur's most virtuous and pious knights. He was the "holy fool," whose innocence protected him from the world's sins. Percival was inspired to become a knight as a child when the light gleaming off their armour made him mistake the knights for angels.
🎨 Howard Pyle

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After purchasing all the meat from a butcher who was passing through Sherwood Forest, Robin Hood went to Nottingham in the butcher's place where, disguised as another butcher, he proceeded to sell the meat the poor of the city at a deep discount. #FolkyFriday

🎨: Howard Pyle

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To avenge the death of Accolon at the hand of King Arthur, Morgan le Fay stole the scabbard of Excalibur and threw it into a lake. The lack of the scabbard and its magical power of protection would prove disastrous for Arthur during his final battle with Mordred. #WyrdWednesday

📷: Howard Pyle

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